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2026.05.1301:30:00UTC+00Australian Wage Growth Holds Steady at 0.8% in Q1 2026, Matching Late-2025 Pace

Australia’s Wage Price Index recorded a quarter-on-quarter rise of 0.8% in the first quarter of 2026, unchanged from the 0.8% increase seen in the fourth quarter of 2025. The latest reading, updated on 13 May 2026, signals that wage growth has stabilised over the past two quarters.

On a quarter-over-quarter basis, the “actual” figure for Q1 2026 mirrors the “previous” quarter’s performance, indicating no acceleration or deceleration in wage momentum. The data compare the change in wages in the current quarter to the prior quarter, while the earlier 0.8% reading for Q4 2025 reflects the change relative to the third quarter of that year.

The steady outcome may be closely watched by policymakers and financial markets, as consistent wage gains can influence inflation dynamics, interest rate expectations, and broader economic conditions in Australia.

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